About Books & Literature: 100 Words and Phrases that Ticked You Off in 2012

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor One thing that most book-lovers have in common is a real love of words, of language, of the clever ways that these little building blocks can be used to build anything from a glorious sonnet to a quick retort. Sometimes, though, certain words wear out their welcome. The 100 Most Annoying Words and Phrases of 2012 OMG, this list is epic, you guys. (3 down, 97 more to go.) Read More... Best Debut Novels of 2012 Still working through your gift lists? One of these fantastic debut novels might be a good bet for a book-lover, as the odds are good that he or she won't own them yet. Read More... Search Related Topics:  debut fiction  2012 books  reading recommendations Review: 'In Sunlight and in Shadow' by Mark Helprin Need something new for your own nightstand? Check out this recent release from Mark Helprin, a "a sprawling soap opera saga of mellifluous language... [set] against the backdrop of post-World War II in New York City." Read More... Search Related Topics:  mark helprin  historical fiction  literary fiction Cookbooks Based on Kids' Books From the Green Eggs and Ham Cookbook to the Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook (try the butterbeer; it's fantastic), this list offers some fun gift ideas for the younger book-lovers in your life. Read More... Search Related Topics:  children's cookbooks  dr. seuss  Related Searches Kids Books Books for Children Reading Books Books & Literature Free Books Featured Articles Top Reviewed Comics of 2012 Winter Poems 25 Days of Christmas Review: Charles de Lint - 'Dingo' Quick Christmas Poems Making a Living in Manga, Part 5   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Great Christmas Plays 'Miracle on 34th Street' 'A Christmas Story' 'It's a Wonderful Life' Advertisement